Black Onyx Crystal / Stone Meaning, Properties & Benefits

Physical Properties of Black Onyx Stone
Chemical Formula:	SiO2
Chemical Composition:	Silicon Dioxide
Crystal System:	Hexagonal
Lustre:	Vitreous
Transparency:	Translucent to opaque
Colour:	White, Black, Banded
Streak:	White
Hardness:	7 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Cleavage:	Indiscernible
Fracture:	Conchoidal
Density:	2.6 - 2.65
Refractive Index:	1.54 - 1.55

Black Onyx Gemstone Properties

Onyx black is one of the banded forms of the onyx stone. It is also known as the banded crystal. It is the combination of black color and onyx color. It is usually cut into cabochon or into beads. Most of the onyx is obtained naturally but sometimes it is created from the staining of agates. As this onyx is treated artificially because it is obtained from dyeing treatment. It is consisting of the inner growth of silica and that's why it is one of the most famous varieties in the onyx stone. Its band is parallel to one another.

Black Onyx Stone Healing Properties

This stone brings the power of protection, cynical magic and lessening of the sexual desires. It helps to reinforce the knowledge that is no death of the spirit and aiding and understanding the wheel of light, death and rebirth. It brings the knowledge that separation is an illusion and reunion will come. It aid psychic contact with those who died, facilitates séances and medium ship. It conveys messages from the dead and aids past life and between lives regression work. It helps in future life progressions, and prevents and removes spirit possessions. Onyx brings vigor, strength, stamina and self control. It alleviates worry, tension and nervousness, eliminates confusion and nightmares. It is used to provide glimpses of that which is beyond and activates one's memory of one's root and reality. Medicinal applications include the treatment of bone marrow, teeth, foot, blood and bone problems and soft tissue disorders. It also has the power to heal the damage cells. It is the grounding, healing and balancing stone. It releases negative emotions like sorrow, grief and the feeling of grudge and therefore brings good fortune and helps in recognizing personal strength. It also supports one's life especially when there is the lack of energy and enthusiasm. It characteristic is to glow so it makes you glow in the world and give the power to win over the world. It makes you more confident and helps you in relaxation of mind, body and soul. The black color in this is especially for the strength given to face the challenges of life. It is connected to the earth and lower chakras. It helps to balance the yin and yang energies of their spirit. It is used for activating the memory and assisting the one's reality of the moment. It centers the person with high powers.

In Which Finger to Wear Black Onyx Gemstone?

This stone is the stone which should be worn in the little finger of the left arm.